Old Maps of Palma, New Mexico
Explore 5 old maps of Palma, spanning from 1954 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.
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Palma, NM maps
(5)- 1954 Map of Fort Sumner, 1964 Print
1954 Fort Sumner1964 Print · USGSEast-central New Mexico's ranching and rail heartland is captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the strategic junctions of the high plains. Researchers can trace the development of early highway networks and rail towns like Vaughn, Fort Sumner, and the copper operations at Guadalupe Mine.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Fort Sumner
1958 Fort Sumner1958 Print · USGSEast-central New Mexico in the mid-fifties is captured here as a sprawling landscape of high mesas and cattle ranching. Researchers can trace the convergence of the Southern Pacific railroad at Vaughn and locate family landmarks like Borica School or Marquez Ranch. - 1978 Map of Palma
1978 Palma1978 Print · USGSTorrance County ranchlands are captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing the water infrastructure and small settlements of high-desert New Mexico. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Palma settlement and its nearby Cem, along with landmarks like Cecil Windmill and the Flying C Ranch. - 1984 Map of Vaughn, 1992 Print
1984 Vaughn1992 Print · USGSCentral New Mexico’s high plains are captured here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape shaped by transcontinental rail and highway travel. Trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through settlements like Encino, Vaughn, and Milagro. - 2023 Map of Palma, 2023 Print
2023 Palma2023 Print · USGSThe high plains of Torrance County are documented here in recent years, centered on the historic Palma settlement area. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Palma Townsite Cem and a network of livestock water sources like Guadalupe Tank and Rock House Tank.
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